Now Hiring – Costume and Scenic Painter Position

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Costume and Scenic Painter Position

This is a small dedicated team working under normal theatre deadlines with really fast show turnarounds ……

Reports to: Technical Director
This is a contract position covering Lighthouse’s 5 main season and Young Company productions. May 7th to September 8th, 2018

Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate must be used to dealing with Costumes, and also be at home with Scenic Painting. Ideally looking for someone with 5 years of experience and/or a final year student entering the job market.

DUTIES:

Costume:
1.Liaise with the TD and others as necessary in providing costuming needs for the summer season, attending rehearsals, dress rehearsals, previews opening nights and other events as required .
2. Arrange measurements and fittings for cast
3. Supervise the care and maintenance of costumes during then run and after the run . 4.Notify TD of any major issues : damage, loss etc
5. Arrange pickup and delivery of costumes at the start and end of each show
6. Create costuming where necessary
7. Liaises and cooperates with The TD and crew on a day to day basis, attending meetings where called
8. Be aware of health and safety issues as they affect cast and crew

Scenic Paint :
1. Liaise with the TD and other crew as necessary in painting sets for the summer season, attending rehearsals, dress rehearsals, previews opening nights and other events as required
2. Clean and return equipment so that it is ready for reuse
3. Keep an eye on stock use, paint brushes etc and report any needs to TD
4. Liaises and cooperates with The TD and crew on a day to day basis day basis, attending meetings where called
5. Be aware of health and safety issues as they affect cast and crew

Please submit a letter of interest and CV by February 14, 2018 by email only (please attach documents in PDF format).
Attention: Steafan Hannigan,
Technical Director LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL THEATRE
e-mail: td@lighthousetheatre.com
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted